1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 670 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 230 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2290 mm |
