1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 30 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
