1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 59 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster 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 565 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | 230 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2229 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2370 mm |
