1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 49 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (191 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 263 kg more than 1959 Austin A 135. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger. 2008 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. 2008 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 135 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2343 kg |
| 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 | 68 L |
