1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 185 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aspen | 190 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 82.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |