1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 57 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 505 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 1953 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | A 135 | Brera |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2530 mm |
