1958 Austin A135 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 54 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, 2012 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2012 BMW 335.
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 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A135 | 335 |
Year Released | 1958 | 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 | 150 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 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 Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 57 L |