1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin A 40 | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | 190 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 100 L |