1958 Austin A 35 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 925 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 Toyota MR2 (131 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 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 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 35 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 75 L |
