1950 Austin A135 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 37 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, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A135 | Regal |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |