2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 50 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 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (112 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 145 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MX-5 Miata | 220 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |