2004 Mazda 2 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2004 Mazda 2 is newer by 48 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 24 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2004 Mazda 2. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 2. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda 2 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
