1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 496 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135. 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3710 mm |
