1959 Austin A 35 vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 44 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 850 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire 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 | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | A 35 | Inspire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 40 L |
