1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 23 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 39 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1007 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 135 | Celica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |