1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 145 kg more than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A 135 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3230 mm |
