1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 35 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 135 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2350 mm |
