1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1948 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1948 GAZ M-20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1948 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Austin | GAZ |
| Model | A 135 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2710 mm |
