1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Infiniti M.
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 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 2010 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
Model | 500 | M |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2901 mm |