1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 102 kg more than 1989 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Camaro | 190 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2463 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 97.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
