1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2007 BMW 323
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 53 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, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 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 461 kg more than 2007 BMW 323.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 2007 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82 mm |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
