1954 Austin A 135 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 58 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, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 460 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 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 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 320 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
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 | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |