1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1996 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 1996 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 37 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Sonata (94 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 530 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, 1996 Hyundai Sonata (160 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Sonata 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 | 1996 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Austin | Hyundai |
| Model | A 35 | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
