1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 190 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |