1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
Model | 190 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |