1972 Mazda RX-4 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda RX-4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda RX-4 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1972 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1972 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda RX-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda RX-4 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | RX-4 | 190 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |