1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1998 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Nissan Laurel is newer by 57 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, 1998 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Laurel 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 60 kg more than 1998 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1998 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Laurel 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 | 1998 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 230 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1941 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2730 mm |