1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | 250 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |