1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 21 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 11 kg more than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2009 Nissan Patrol 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. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 190 | Patrol |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 425 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |