1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1995 Rover 800
To start off, 1995 Rover 800 is newer by 36 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, 1995 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1995 Rover 800.
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, 1995 Rover 800, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1995 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 135 | 800 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
