1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 161 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 220 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
