1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
