1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1968 Austin 3-Litre
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 741 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1968 Austin 3-Litre | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 35 | 3-Litre |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 65 L |
