1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 56 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, 2010 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 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 460 kg more than 2010 BMW 118.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 118 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
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 | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |