1952 Austin A 70 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 490 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 70 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 70 | S |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3090 mm |
