1958 Austin A 35 vs. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is newer by 43 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Tacuma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (119 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Tacuma weights approximately 702 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, 2001 Daewoo Tacuma (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Daewoo Tacuma 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 | 2001 Daewoo Tacuma | |
| Make | Austin | Daewoo |
| Model | A 35 | Tacuma |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 60 L |
