1958 Austin A135 vs. 1971 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 13 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Buick Centurion.
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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 1971 Buick Centurion 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. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1971 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A135 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3160 mm |
