1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1964 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 1964 Mitsubishi 500 is newer by 13 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1964 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | 220 | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2070 mm |