1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
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 Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Tercel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 1986 Toyota Tercel 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 Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Tercel |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |