1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 57 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (136 HP @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 220 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz E (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 135 | E |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 16.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1735 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |