1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 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 101 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 135 | 8 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2450 mm |