1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 69 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, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC 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 652 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2010 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC will offer significantly more control. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | 500 | CC |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
