1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2009 kg more than 1958 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 65 L |
