1958 Austin A135 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 46 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, 2004 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (237 Nm). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A135 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A135 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
