2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (204 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | 190 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |