1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 38 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95.
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 E (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 95 | E |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |