2006 Chevrolet Kodiak vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak (820 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Kodiak | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Kodiak | 190 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 820 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |