1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 55 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, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 88 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 135 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
