1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 BMW 730
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 50 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, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 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 356 kg more than 2005 BMW 730.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 135. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2005 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2993 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 | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3140 mm |
