1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1960 Austin A 55 is newer by 1 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 99 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 958 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 55 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Austin | Austin |
Model | A 55 | A 135 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |