1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 58 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, 2013 Jeep Compass (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass 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 707 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Because 2013 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | A 135 | Compass |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| 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 | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2634 mm |
