1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | iOn |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2550 mm |
