1950 Austin A135 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 45 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 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 10 kg more than 1950 Austin A135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A135 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
