1957 Austin A135 vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1974 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 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 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Austin | Avanti |
| Model | A135 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |
