1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 23 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica 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 435 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Celica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |