1950 Austin A135 vs. 2008 BMW 335
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 58 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2008 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
