1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1996 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 37 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 60 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Rocky will offer significantly more control. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1996 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 135 | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2540 mm |
