1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2004 BMW 530
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 135 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 BMW 530 (290 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2004 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2790 mm |
