1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 54 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 552 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 135 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2615 mm |
