1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 27 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 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 99 kg more than 1982 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
