1957 Austin A135 vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 51 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, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 2008 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
