1952 Austin A 90 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 86 kg more than 1952 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 90 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 90 | E |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
