1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 65 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | 190 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
