1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 88 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | 190 | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |