1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 135 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2400 mm |
