1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 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 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte 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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
Model | 190 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |