1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (198 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm). This means 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
