1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 58 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 79 L |
