1950 Austin A135 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 62 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, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135.
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, 2012 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
| 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 | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |
