1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 38 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 898 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, 1996 BMW M3 (305 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 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 | 1996 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2730 mm |
