1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1957 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Peugeot 403. 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.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1957 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 300 | 403 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |