1953 Austin A 30 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 30 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 30 | 300 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |