1959 Austin A 135 vs. 2009 BMW 750
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 50 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 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 130 kg more than 2009 BMW 750.
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, 2009 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2009 BMW 750 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. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 2009 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 135 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
