1957 Austin A135 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A135 | 450 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |