1947 Austin 16 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16.
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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 16 | 220 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 140 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 Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |