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 |
