1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
| Model | 190 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
