1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1980 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1980 Peugeot 505 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1980 Peugeot 505.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1980 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 300 | 505 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |