1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1959 Berkeley Foursome
To start off, both 1959 Austin A 135 and 1959 Berkeley Foursome were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1612 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1959 Berkeley Foursome | |
Make | Austin | Berkeley |
Model | A 135 | Foursome |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 1990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 25 L |