1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 70.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin A 70 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | 220 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2195 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 | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |