1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Nissan Skyline is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 403 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
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 Mercedes-Benz 220 (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 220 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |