1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1991 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1991 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 37 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Infiniti Q45 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 205 kg more than 1991 Infiniti Q45.
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, 1991 Infiniti Q45 (397 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 1991 Infiniti Q45 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. 1991 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1991 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Austin | Infiniti |
| Model | A 135 | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 397 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
