1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 140 kg more than 1964 Austin A 110. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | E |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1744 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |