1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet 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 155 kg more than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1993 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
Model | 230 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1941 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |