2007 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1956 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1956 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1956 Peugeot 203.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Peugeot 203. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1956 Peugeot 203 has manual transmission. 1956 Peugeot 203 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1956 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | CL | 203 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 382 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
