1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 46 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 573 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute 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. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 135 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 62 L |
