1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2007 BMW 760
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1959 Austin A 135. 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, 2007 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2007 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2007 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 88 L |
