1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 29 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 660 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTA | 230 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3060 mm |
