1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 42 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa 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, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa 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 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 75 L |
