1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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 250 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 220 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
