1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1984 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 25 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 2 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1984 Isuzu Piazza | |
Make | Austin | Isuzu |
Model | A 135 | Piazza |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |