1967 Marcos 1600 vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Marcos 1600 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Marcos 1600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600.
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, 1967 Marcos 1600 (172 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (165 Nm). This means 1967 Marcos 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Marcos 1600 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 190 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1652 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2670 mm |