1974 Lada 1200 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 389 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lada 1200 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1200 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
