1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1998 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 42 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, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon 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 300 kg more than 1998 Honda Step Wagon.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1998 Honda Step Wagon 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. 1998 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Step Wagon | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Step Wagon | 220 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
