1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99.
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, 1960 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 99 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
