1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1948 Tatra T87
To start off, 1948 Tatra T87 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Tatra T87 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Tatra T87 (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Tatra T87 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1948 Tatra T87.
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.
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1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1948 Tatra T87 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tatra |
Model | 230 | T87 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2860 mm |