1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 17 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 290 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 230 | 190 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |