1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 8 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | 190 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
