1958 Austin A 35 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 51 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 835 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 63 L |
