1949 Austin 16 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1949 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (265 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 16 | 300 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |