1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 80 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 190 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
