1948 Austin 16 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1948 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 16 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3910 mm |
