1950 Austin A135 vs. 2001 BMW 730
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 51 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, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 BMW 730.
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, 1950 Austin A135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2001 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 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 | 1745 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 | 90 L |
