1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 135 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
