1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 135 | C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3210 mm |
