1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 45 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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 364 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Austin | Jeep |
| Model | A 135 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
