1958 Austin A135 vs. 2007 BMW M
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 49 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, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2007 BMW M.
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, 2007 BMW M (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 2007 BMW M | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A135 | M |
Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 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 Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |