1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1952 Austin A 70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70.
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, 1952 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 70 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 48 L |
