1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 (109 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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, both vehicles can yield 150 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 190 | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3020 mm |
