1946 Austin 16 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 16 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
