1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1957 Trabant P 70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. 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 90 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Trabant |
| Model | 220 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |
