1958 Austin A135 vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 231 kg more than 2012 Jeep Liberty.
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 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135. 2012 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Austin | Jeep |
Model | A135 | Liberty |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1849 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1836 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 74 L |