1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1953 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 111 L |
