1957 Austin A135 vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 50 kg more than 1957 Austin A135. 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, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A135 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 65 L |
