1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1959 BMW 503
To start off, 1959 BMW 503 is newer by 2 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 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 810 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, 1959 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 503 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 | 1959 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | 503 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 75 L |
