1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 1070 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 35 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3030 mm |