1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 is newer by 31 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 21 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 605. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 605. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 135 | 605 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2810 mm |
