1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1954 Studebaker President State
To start off, both 1954 Austin A 135 and 1954 Studebaker President State were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Studebaker President State is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Studebaker President State (173 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Studebaker President State should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1954 Studebaker President State.
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, 1954 Studebaker President State (353 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm). This means 1954 Studebaker President State will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1954 Studebaker President State | |
Make | Austin | Studebaker |
Model | A 135 | President State |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4243 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |