1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 411 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Austin A 135 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
Make | Austin | Land Rover |
Model | A 135 | Range Rover Evoque |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1669 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2662 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |