1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 910 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 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 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 35 | 409 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 81 L |
