1957 Austin A135 vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1957 Austin A135 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1949 Austin A 110. 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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A135 | A 110 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |