1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1954 Austin A 90. 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, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 90 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 90 | 300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |