1957 Austin A135 vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 20 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 1977 Holden Kingswood 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. 1977 Holden Kingswood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A135 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2830 mm |
