1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 26 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 610 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 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 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 35 | 930 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |