1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle 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 112 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. 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) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
Model | A 135 | Beetle |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 89 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |