1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 48 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 5,789 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S (540 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1999 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. 1999 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1999 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 220 | S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 5789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 87 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 88 L |