1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown 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 Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1983 Toyota Crown 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. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Crown |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |