1950 Austin A135 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 57 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 20 kg more than 1950 Austin A135.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A135 | Viano |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
