1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Caterham | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1700 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2670 mm |
