1950 Austin A135 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 21 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A135 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
