1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | 230 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2308 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
