1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 24 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 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 375 kg more than 1978 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Austin | Avanti |
Model | A 135 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |