1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2002 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. Both 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 2002 Vauxhall VX220 are equipped with a 2,197 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (106 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2002 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2002 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
| Model | 220 | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
