2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
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, 2007 Dodge Durango (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. 2007 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Dodge Durango | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Durango | 220 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |