1958 Austin A 35 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 656 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, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 35 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 55 L |
