1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 35 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 35 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | A 35 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 38 L |
