1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1995 Morgan 4
To start off, 1995 Morgan 4 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 344 kg more than 1995 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1995 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 190 | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |