1956 Austin A 35 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 48 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 721 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, 2004 BMW 318 (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 318 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 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 946 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 63 L |
