1950 Austin A135 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 20 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. At 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A135 | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
