1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 21 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 60 L |
