1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 110 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | 500 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 399 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |