1957 Austin A135 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 36 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (221 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
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, 1993 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 1993 Holden Commodore 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. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A135 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
