1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 45 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | 190 | 944 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |