1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 99 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
