1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1975 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1975 Toyota Celica is newer by 24 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, both vehicles can yield 78 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1975 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
