1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1976 Buick Riviera is newer by 22 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera 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 190 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera.
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, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 1976 Buick Riviera 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. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Austin | Buick |
Model | A 135 | Riviera |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |