1950 Austin A135 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 54 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, 2004 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 BMW 318.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
