1950 Austin A135 vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 28 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS.
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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1978 Holden GTS | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A135 | GTS |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |