1956 Austin A 35 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 55 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 591 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari A10 weights approximately 531 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 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 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Austin | Ascari |
Model | A 35 | A10 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2636 mm |