1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 47 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 220 | SL |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 21 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |