1958 Austin A135 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 53 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Austin | Kia |
| Model | A135 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 78 L |
