1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (265 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 99 | 300 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |