1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MR2 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 845 kg more than 1995 Toyota MR2.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
