1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2004 BMW 520
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 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 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 520 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 510 kg more than 2004 BMW 520.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 135 | 2004 BMW 520 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 520 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2840 mm |