1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1983 Saab 900
To start off, 1983 Saab 900 is newer by 24 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Saab 900 weights approximately 490 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, 1983 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Saab 900 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 | 1983 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Austin | Saab |
| Model | A 35 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |
