1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | 220 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |