1950 Austin A135 vs. 2008 GMC Savana
To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 58 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Savana (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 121 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, 2008 GMC Savana (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2008 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A135 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 117 L |
