1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1030 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 35 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2950 mm |
