1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown 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 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 190 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2463 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
