1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2009 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |