1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 95 and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (298 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 95 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
