1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 54 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 850 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 135 | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 135 | Hilux |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3090 mm |