1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 46 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 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari 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 225 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 1999 GMC Safari 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. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 135 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2830 mm |
