1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2006 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 47 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 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135.

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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2006 Dodge Charger 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. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Austin A 135 2006 Dodge Charger
Make Austin Dodge
Model A 135 Charger
Year Released 1959 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3993 cc 6063 cc
Horse Power 150 HP 425 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 308 Nm 570 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3100 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 34 L 72 L


 

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