1976 Chevrolet Nova vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 190 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, 1976 Chevrolet Nova (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Nova | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Nova | 190 |
Year Released | 1976 | 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 | 108 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |