1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1959 Austin A 135 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Trabant P 70 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 128 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Austin | Trabant |
| Model | A 135 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2390 mm |
