1957 Austin A 35 vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 40 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1255 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 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 | 1997 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2690 mm |
