1951 Austin A 40 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 58 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | E |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 80 L |
