1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 230 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2229 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3120 mm |
