1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1988 Buick Skylark has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Skylark will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Skylark | 220 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
