1958 Austin A135 vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 47 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 980 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A135 | 44 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |