1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1999 BMW 540
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 40 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 1081 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 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 | 1999 BMW 540 | |
| Make | Austin | BMW |
| Model | A 35 | 540 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2840 mm |
