1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 49 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
