1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Impala | 220 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2850 mm |
