1957 Austin A135 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 41 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 Austin A135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A135 | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 94 L |