1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1954 Austin A 135
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 704 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1954 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Austin |
Model | DB4 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3030 mm |