1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 50 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 915 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A 135 | SLK |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2440 mm |
