1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1998 BMW 730.
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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1998 BMW 730 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 730 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |