1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1950 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | 200 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |