1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 38 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 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 280 kg more than 1994 Porsche 965.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 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 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 220 | 965 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
