1957 Austin A 35 vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 53 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 1305 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 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 | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |
