1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2000 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2000 Peugeot 206 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2000 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 220 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
