1992 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1992 Mercedes-Benz S and 1992 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 350 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercedes-Benz S | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | S | 405 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
