1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 625 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
