1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | 220 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2193 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
