1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504D
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504D is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Peugeot 504D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Peugeot 504D. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Peugeot 504D. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1968 Peugeot 504D has manual transmission. 1968 Peugeot 504D will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1968 Peugeot 504D | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 600 | 504D |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6332 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2710 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 112 L | 56 L |