1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Caprice | 220 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
