1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 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, 1957 Riley 1.5 (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 1.5 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 515 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
| Model | 230 | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2190 mm |
