1958 Austin A135 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A135 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
