1950 Austin A135 vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 26 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A135 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 95 L |
