1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1946 Triumph Roadster.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Triumph |
Model | 220 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1951 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |