1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 58 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1021 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | S |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2021 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3165 mm |
