1950 Austin A135 vs. 1970 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1970 Dodge Dart 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1970 Dodge Dart. 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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1970 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A135 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
