1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1994 Citroen AX
To start off, 1994 Citroen AX is newer by 37 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Citroen AX (48 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 35 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1994 Citroen AX.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Citroen AX (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Citroen AX 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 | 1994 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 35 | AX |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2290 mm |
