1949 Austin A 90 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 90 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 90 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
