1964 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 110 | C |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
