1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado 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 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado 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 653 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado. (119 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | 220 | Corrado |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1097 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
