2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 2004 Alpina Roadster is newer by 45 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, 2004 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina Roadster 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 460 kg more than 2004 Alpina Roadster.
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, 2004 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina Roadster | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | Roadster | A 135 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |