1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 190 | C |
Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |