1950 Austin A135 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 60 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, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1950 Austin A135. 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3000 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 | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
