1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 570 kg more than 1985 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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 190 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |