1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1964 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1964 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 90 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 90 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |
