1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 21 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (204 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster 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, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | 190 | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |