2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Osee. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Osee.
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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Osee | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Osee | 190 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2463 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 97.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
