1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 48 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 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 375 kg more than 2007 BMW 545.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 2007 BMW 545 | |
Make | Austin | BMW |
Model | A 135 | 545 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |