1958 Austin A135 vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 1992 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
