1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS is newer by 56 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, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS 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 80 kg more than 2010 Lexus GS.
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, 2010 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS 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 | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Austin | Lexus |
| Model | A 135 | GS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
