1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 895 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, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1973 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 35 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
