1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1970 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1970 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 420 | 504 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |