1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 50 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (221 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 465 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Corolla (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 220 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
