1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1967 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1967 Triumph Herald is newer by 16 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 18 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Herald. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Herald.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Herald. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1967 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Triumph |
Model | 220 | Herald |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 29 L |