1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 56 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 515 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 2009 Bentley Azure 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. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 135 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3120 mm |
