1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 34 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra 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 617 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tempra | 220 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1133 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
