1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | C |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 69 L |