1991 Holden Commodore vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 165 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Holden Commodore | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | 190 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |