1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 20 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza 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 1190 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. (196 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 135 | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2470 mm |
