1950 Austin A135 vs. 2007 BMW 116
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 57 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, 1950 Austin A135 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 815 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2007 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
