1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 55 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, 2009 BMW 320 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 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 570 kg more than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 2009 BMW 320 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. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 320 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 61 L |