1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica 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, 1986 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1986 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Celica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |