1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 48 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, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 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 325 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 2002 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
