1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 126 kg more than 1955 Austin A 135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135. 2013 Toyota Tundra 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. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3700 mm |
