1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 23 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 53 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1982 Isuzu Florian. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 135 | Florian |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
