1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 65 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 85 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
Model | 230 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1941 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2229 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2700 mm |