1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1951 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| 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 | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 52 L |
