1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 19 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, 1960 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 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 595 kg more than 1960 Porsche 356.
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 | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 230 | 356 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2130 mm |