1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1994 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1994 TVR Cerbera is newer by 41 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Cerbera 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 1055 kg more than 1994 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1994 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Cerbera 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 | 1994 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 135 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2580 mm |
