1996 Mazda MPV vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1996 Mazda MPV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MPV. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda MPV weights approximately 450 kg more than 1990 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, 1996 Mazda MPV (277 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda MPV | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MPV | 190 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
