1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 43 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 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 285 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 230 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2620 mm |
