2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Peugeot |
| Model | Vito | 203 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
