1990 GMC Suburban vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 GMC Suburban 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (204 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Because 1990 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1990 GMC Suburban 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. 1990 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 GMC Suburban | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Suburban | 190 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |