1957 Austin A135 vs. 2001 BMW 320
To start off, 2001 BMW 320 is newer by 44 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 610 kg more than 2001 BMW 320.
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, 2001 BMW 320 (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2001 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| 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 | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
