1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1989 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 48 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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 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 530 kg more than 1989 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1989 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Morgan Plus 4 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 | 1989 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 230 | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2500 mm |