1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 380 | 190 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3818 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.8 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |