1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 59 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema 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 352 kg more than 2012 Lancia Thema.
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, 2012 Lancia Thema (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 2012 Lancia Thema 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. 2012 Lancia Thema will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 135 | Thema |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3053 mm |
