1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 52 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 566 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 220 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
