1957 Austin A135 vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A135 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
