1950 Austin A135 vs. 2005 MG XPower
To start off, 2005 MG XPower 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 MG XPower (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 MG XPower.
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 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2005 MG XPower | |
| Make | Austin | MG |
| Model | A135 | XPower |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
