1951 Austin A vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 47 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 2,799 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1205 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A | S |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |