1957 Austin A135 vs. 1994 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1994 Toyota Supra is newer by 37 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Supra (326 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1994 Toyota Supra.
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, 1994 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1994 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A135 | Supra |
Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |