1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1975 Triumph Spitfire 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 135 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 33 L |
