1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1957 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1957 Renault Colorale is newer by 16 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 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Colorale weights approximately 135 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 | 1957 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
Model | 230 | Colorale |
Year Released | 1941 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2670 mm |