1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 and 1985 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 505. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 420 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2910 mm |
