1957 Austin A135 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 40 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A135 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2620 mm |
