1950 Austin A135 vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A135 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |