1957 Austin A135 vs. 2004 BMW 530
To start off, 2004 BMW 530 is newer by 47 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, 2004 BMW 530 (228 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2004 BMW 530.
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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 530. (290 Nm). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2004 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
