1957 Austin A135 vs. 2001 BMW 745

To start off, 2001 BMW 745 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.

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 745 (390 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A135 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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