1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (170 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 110 | C |
Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |