1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 22 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 195 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1978 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | 220 | Senator |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 44 L |
