1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1986 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1986 Venturi Coupe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 95 kg more than 1957 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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1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1986 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
Model | 190 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |