1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1999 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 45 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 395 kg more than 1954 Austin A 135. 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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands 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 | 1999 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 135 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |