1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 41 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1951 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
