1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 47 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 425 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 2001 Toyota Verossa 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. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
