1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 300 kg more than 1956 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | E |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |