1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 53 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 336 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 135 | Lumina |
Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |