1950 Austin A135 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 38 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 988 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Because 1950 Austin A135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A135 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
