1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 598 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | 230 | FX |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
