1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 27 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 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 35 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 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 | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A 35 | 1700 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1692 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2240 mm |
