2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 49 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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 603 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (225 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | 220 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
