1950 Austin A135 vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 46 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 450 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A135 | Silver Spur |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 108 L |