1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 44 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 570 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | E |
Year Released | 1952 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |