1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 and 1993 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (121 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (176 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | 320 | 405 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |