1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 51 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 135 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2230 mm |
