1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1991 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 38 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135.
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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1991 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Austin | Italdesign |
| Model | A 135 | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2600 mm |
