1953 Austin A 135 vs. 1988 BMW 525
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1988 BMW 525.
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, 1953 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 1988 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2630 mm |
