1951 Austin A vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (53 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 683 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A | 200 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |