1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 638 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 135 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2640 mm |
