1950 Austin A135 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 59 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 812 kg more than 1950 Austin A135. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A135 | CL |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
