1950 Austin A135 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1997 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (531 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A135 | E |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
