1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 52 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra 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 334 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra 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 | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 230 | Supra |
Year Released | 1941 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 598 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2560 mm |