1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 34 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 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. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 220 | 230 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 142 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |