1950 Austin A135 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 58 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 544 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A135 | C |
Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 288 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |