1950 Austin A135 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 63 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A135 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
