1950 Austin A135 vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 61 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, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2011 BMW 123.
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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2011 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| 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 | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
