1964 Alpine A vs. 1950 Austin A135
To start off, 1964 Alpine A is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A. (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1964 Alpine A. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alpine A | 1950 Austin A135 | |
Make | Alpine | Austin |
Model | A | A135 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 34 L |