1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 32 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Celica |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |