1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 40 and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 (45 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 180 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | 180 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |