1978 Honda Accord vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 27 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, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Because 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | 220 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |