1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 273 kg more than 1956 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Skylark | 220 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |