1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 504. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1971 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1971 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 300 | 504 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |