1961 Austin 7 vs. 1953 Austin A 135
To start off, 1961 Austin 7 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 135 (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1953 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | 7 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3360 mm |
