1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 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 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 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 430 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125. 2010 BMW 125 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. 2010 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 125 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |