1980 Lada 2105 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1980 Lada 2105. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1980 Lada 2105. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 2105. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lada 2105 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2105 | 190 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |