1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 38 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), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra 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 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
