1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1975 Tatra T613
To start off, 1975 Tatra T613 is newer by 16 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. In terms of performance, 1975 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Tatra T613 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 390 kg more than 1975 Tatra T613.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1975 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Austin | Tatra |
| Model | A 135 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2990 mm |
