1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1978 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 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 500 (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1978 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1978 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1978 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | 500 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
