1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 55 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3300 mm |
