1950 Austin A135 vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 47 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 963 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A135 | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
