1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 405 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 190 | E |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 133 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |