1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 226 kg more than 1959 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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1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | 190 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |