1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1998 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1998 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 44 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 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 195 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 1998 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. 1998 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1998 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Austin | Infiniti |
Model | A 135 | Q45 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76 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 | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |