1959 Austin A 35 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 54 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 670 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, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Beetle 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 | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 35 | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4277 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 55 L |
