1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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.
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 220 | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |