1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 190 | 66 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |