1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 52 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 474 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, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2011 GMC Yukon 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. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 135 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 98 L |
