1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1995 Tata E
To start off, 1995 Tata E is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Tata E.
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, 1995 Tata E (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1995 Tata E | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
| Model | 220 | E |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
