1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 39 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 1035 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, 1998 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend 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 | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 35 | Legend |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 68 L |
