1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 90 | 230 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |