1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser

To start off, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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 565 kg more than 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser.

Because 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Retro Cruiser (373 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 1999 Toyota Retro Cruiser 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 Toyota Retro Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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