1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1955 Abarth Renault is newer by 14 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, 1955 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Renault 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 560 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault.
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.
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1955 Abarth Renault | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Renault | 230 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3060 mm |