1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1975 Simca 1309
To start off, 1975 Simca 1309 is newer by 17 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 1,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1309 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1309 (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1309 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1309 weights approximately 366 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, 1975 Simca 1309 (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1309 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 | 1975 Simca 1309 | |
| Make | Austin | Simca |
| Model | A 35 | 1309 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 58 L |
