1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 41 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, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 BMW 330.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 2000 BMW 330 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 330 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |