1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette 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 94 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
Model | A 135 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |