1959 Austin A 35 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 49 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 730 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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 35 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 62 L |
