1970 Austin 3 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1993 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3 | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |