1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 61 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | S |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
