1949 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,148 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (169 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 255 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | C |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2148 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |
