1958 Austin A135 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Austin A135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A135 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
