1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 19 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 3 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 220 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |