1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1956 Isuzu Minx and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1956 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Isuzu Minx | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Minx | 220 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |