1950 Austin A135 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. Both 1950 Austin A135 and 1959 Austin A 135 are equipped with a 3,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1950 Austin A135. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A135 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |