1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 90 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 90 | 220 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |