1950 Austin A135 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A135 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
