1955 Austin A 135 vs. 1997 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 42 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper 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 615 kg more than 1997 Dodge Viper.
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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper 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 | 1997 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 135 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2520 mm |
