1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 90 | C 111 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |