1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2001 BMW 318
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 655 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 2001 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
