1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 11 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 710 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (246 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (186 Nm). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 190 | C |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 186 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |