1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2002 BMW 332
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 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 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 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 300 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2002 BMW 332 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 332 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |