1996 Daewoo Prince vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (297 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1996 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1996 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1996 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1996 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Daewoo Prince | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prince | S |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |