1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2004 BMW 118
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 51 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, 2004 BMW 118 (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 118 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 795 kg more than 2004 BMW 118.
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, 2004 BMW 118 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2004 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2730 mm |
