1950 Austin A135 vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, 2010 Audi A5 is newer by 60 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2010 Audi A5.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi A5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2010 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Austin | Audi |
| Model | A135 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
