1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Holden Torana (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Holden Torana 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 745 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana.
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, 1974 Holden Torana (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 1974 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1974 Holden Torana | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 135 | Torana |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2590 mm |