1957 Austin A135 vs. 1994 BMW 730
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 37 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, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1994 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 85 L |
