1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, both 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 and 1989 TVR 400 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1989 TVR 400.
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 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1989 TVR 400 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
Model | 190 | 400 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |