1999 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Oldsmobile |
| Model | ML | Bravada |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
