1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 29 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 510 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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 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 | 1988 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 70 L |
