1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 51 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 583 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 135 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
