1950 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 345 kg more than 1950 Austin A 90. 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 90 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 90 | 300B |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3050 mm |