1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 60 | 190 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 192 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |