1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 135 | S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2950 mm |
