1957 Austin A135 vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 53 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 357 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 2010 Nissan Armada 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. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A135 | Armada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2437 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3129 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 106 L |
