1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1956 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1956 Porsche 550 A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1956 Porsche 550 A.
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.
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1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1956 Porsche 550 A | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 190 | 550 A |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |