1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1961 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | 300 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 65 L |