1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 26 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.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | 220 | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |