1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2001 Volvo V70
To start off, 2001 Volvo V70 is newer by 45 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 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo V70 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 166 kg more than 2001 Volvo V70.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volvo V70 (350 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Volvo V70 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 | 2001 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 220 | V70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
