1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra is newer by 61 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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, 2012 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2012 Nissan Xterra 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. 2012 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 220 | Xterra |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4539 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1902 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |