1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 90 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
