1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 27 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 450 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | 230 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3060 mm |
