1971 Austin 3 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Austin 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3 | 600 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |