1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 135 | E |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.9 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 | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
