1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | 220 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |