1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1958 BMW 600
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 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 35 (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 35 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
