1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, both 1986 Avanti Avanti and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. (132 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Avanti Avanti | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Avanti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Avanti | 190 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
