1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 190 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2080 mm |