1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Coronet. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 160 kg more than 1987 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coronet | 190 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |