1953 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 47 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 550 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | C |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 69 L |
