1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 40 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 112 L |
