1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1959 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1959 Steyr 500D is newer by 18 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 34 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1959 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Steyr |
| Model | 230 | 500D |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2229 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 1850 mm |
