2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
