1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1955 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 203. 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1955 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 600 | 203 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6328 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2790 mm |
