1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 190 | 930 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 431 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |