1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 35 | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 35 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 52 L |
