1959 Austin A 35 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 53 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1710 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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana 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 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Austin | GMC |
| Model | A 35 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 117 L |
