1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1952 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 530 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | 300S |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |