1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 40 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 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 220 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 220 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |