1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 21 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 1,455 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 120 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, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 | 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 35 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
