2009 BMW 116 vs. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2009 BMW 116 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (88 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 116 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 116 | 190 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |