1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 41 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Super 7 | 220 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |