1950 Austin A135 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A135 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
