1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 644 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Austin A 135 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 135 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |
