1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 3.5 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster 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, 1972 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1972 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
Model | 190 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |