1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 301 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 55 | 220 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |