1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 53 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 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 268 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 135 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |
