1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 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 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 135 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
