1957 Austin A135 vs. 1995 BMW 528
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 38 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, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1995 BMW 528.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 528. (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1995 BMW 528 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A135 | 528 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |