1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo 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 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 520 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. 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.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
Model | 190 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2461 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |