1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 90 | S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |