1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2000 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2000 Holden Vectra is newer by 41 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 10 more horse power than 2000 Holden Vectra. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 Holden Vectra. 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, 2000 Holden Vectra, 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2000 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 135 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |
