1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, 2005 Saturn L 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. Both 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 2005 Saturn L are equipped with a 2,194 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L 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 430 kg more than 2005 Saturn L.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Saturn L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn L 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 Saturn L | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Saturn |
| Model | 220 | L |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
