1950 Austin A135 vs. 1994 BMW 740
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 44 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, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1994 BMW 740.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 1994 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
