1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1987 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 and 1987 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1987 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 190 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2825 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
