1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 57 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, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento 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 436 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Because 1955 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento. 2012 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A 135 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2700 mm |
