1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 49 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 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 890 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 30 | C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 62 L |
