1989 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1989 Mercedes-Benz G and 1989 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz G (125 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz G should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 590 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 G (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz G | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | G | 405 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
