1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, both 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 1959 Rover P4 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Rover P4. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | 220 | P4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |