1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 860 kg more than 1950 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | SL |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |