2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LR2 | 190 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |