1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 30 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 640 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 35 | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2740 mm |
