1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 24 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 2,554 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (111 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 360 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1980 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 220 | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
