1949 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 57 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 3,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S 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.
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1949 Austin A 70 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | S |
Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |