1971 Mazda 818 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 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 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda 818 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 818 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
