1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1958 BMW 503
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 503 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 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, 1958 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1958 BMW 503 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | 503 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 75 L |
