1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1949 Austin A 70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1949 Austin A 70. 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.
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1949 Austin A 70 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | 320 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3208 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 | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3310 mm |