1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1982 BMW 323
To start off, 1982 BMW 323 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1982 BMW 323. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1982 BMW 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1982 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 102 L |
