1957 Austin A135 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 55 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A135 | 535 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |