1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 2009 SSC Aero
To start off, 2009 SSC Aero is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 984 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 561 kg more than 2009 SSC Aero.
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, 2009 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1135 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 2009 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SSC |
| Model | 320 | Aero |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3208 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
