1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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 90 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 35 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 190 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
