1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1952 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | 280 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |