1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MK II | 190 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 72.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |