1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2002 Maybach 57
To start off, 2002 Maybach 57 is newer by 49 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maybach 57 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1953 Austin A 135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 2002 Maybach 57 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. 2002 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2002 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Austin | Maybach |
| Model | A 135 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2220 mm |
