1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 980 kg more than 1987 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 190 | S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2599 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
