1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 355 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 40 | 300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |