1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1958 Austin A135
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610.
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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 1958 Austin A135 | |
| Make | Alpine | Austin |
| Model | A 610 | A135 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1680 mm |
