1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | E |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2015 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1398 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
