1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 792 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
Model | S | 403 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |