1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1943 Packard 12
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1943 Packard 12. (174 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1943 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1990 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.
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| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1943 Packard 12 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Packard |
| Model | 190 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3440 mm |
