1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1987 Citroen AX
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 28 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 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (54 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Citroen AX (89 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen AX 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 | 1987 Citroen AX | |
| Make | Austin | Citroen |
| Model | A 35 | AX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2290 mm |
