1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2000 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 47 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina 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 540 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina.
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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina 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 | 2000 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 135 | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |
