2002 Honda Accord vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 61 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord 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 40 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | 230 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3060 mm |
