1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 21 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, 2011 Infiniti EX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Infiniti |
| Model | 500 | EX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2799 mm |
