1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 37 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica 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 350 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 230 | Celica |
Year Released | 1941 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2510 mm |