1965 Austin A 90 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 46 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 115 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 90 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
