1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 11 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 285 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, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1600 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 | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 35 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 40 L |
