1955 Austin A 135 vs. 2005 BMW Z4
To start off, 2005 BMW Z4 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 Z4 (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW Z4 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 855 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4.
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, 1955 Austin A 135 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 135 | 2005 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2500 mm |
