1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman is newer by 21 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2011 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | 190 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2461 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
