1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 37 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz S (405 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 1988 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 220 | S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |