1980 Audi Sport vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 21 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, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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 1080 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Audi | Austin |
| Model | Sport | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |
