1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 650 kg more than 1989 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, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | 190 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |