1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1951 Cadillac 62 is newer by 10 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 302 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 62 | 230 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3060 mm |