1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1956 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, both 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 and 1956 Pontiac Star Chief were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,714 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Pontiac Star Chief (173 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Pontiac Star Chief should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 486 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1956 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1956 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 190 | Star Chief |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 4714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3110 mm |