1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 9 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 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1900 | 230 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3060 mm |