1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 70 | W 111 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |