1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | 190 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 104.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |