1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 13 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 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 35 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 35 | 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | |
| Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
| Model | A 35 | Consorte |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2170 mm |
