2000 Fiat Brava vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2000 Fiat Brava is newer by 44 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 16 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 706 kg more than 2000 Fiat Brava. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Brava | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brava | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
