1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 71 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 399 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.

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