1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 44 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 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 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
| Model | 220 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
