1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 10 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 95 | SC |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
