1950 Austin A135 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 55 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A135 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 71 L |
