1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 19 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | 190 | LR4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4829 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1882 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2885 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |