1946 Austin 16 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 16 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
