1954 Austin A 30 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1954 Austin A 30 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (53 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 30 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 30 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3060 mm |
