1950 Austin A135 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 59 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A135 | Express |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 117 L |
