1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1956 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 550 A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 550 A would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 550 A (108 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1956 Porsche 550 A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1956 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 35 | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
