1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1998 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Toyota Century is newer by 39 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Toyota Century.
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. 1998 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1998 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | Century |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
