1989 Honda Shuttle vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1989 Honda Shuttle is newer by 33 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 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1989 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Shuttle. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Shuttle | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Shuttle | 220 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
