1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 31 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, 1972 Vauxhall Victor (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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 340 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 230 | Victor |
Year Released | 1941 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2680 mm |