1970 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1970 Mazda RX-2 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 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda RX-2 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-2 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2830 mm |
