1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88

To start off, both 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 1954 Oldsmobile 88 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 1954 Oldsmobile 88
Make Mercedes-Benz Oldsmobile
Model 220 88
Year Released 1954 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2195 cc 5320 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 83 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1383 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3110 mm