1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera

To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Austin A 135 1968 Buick Riviera
Make Austin Buick
Model A 135 Riviera
Year Released 1953 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 7050 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 645 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 5470 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 3030 mm


 

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