1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1989 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
Model | 500 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1941 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |