1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, both 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (124 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 220 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 81 L |
