1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1985 Maserati 228
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 31 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, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 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 690 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228.
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, 1985 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 228 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 | 1985 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 135 | 228 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
