1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 530 (232 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 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 287 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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 530 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 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 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
