1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 45 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 2,308 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 259 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230. (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru BRZ 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 | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | 230 | BRZ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2308 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1259 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2570 mm |
