1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 329 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 55 | W 136 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 726 kg |