1958 Austin A135 vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 54 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide 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. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A135 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
