1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1958 Austin A 35 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Skoda 1200 (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Skoda 1200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 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, 1956 Skoda 1200 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Austin | Skoda |
| Model | A 35 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2690 mm |
