1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | 190 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |