1946 Austin 16 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 39 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 130 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 16 | 300 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |