1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 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 1005 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
Because 2010 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 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, 2010 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 2010 Audi S8 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. 2010 Audi S8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2010 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Austin | Audi |
| Model | A 135 | S8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2950 mm |
