1957 Austin A135 vs. 1959 BMW 507
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1959 BMW 507 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A135 | 507 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 110 L |