1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1959 Austin A 99 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1958 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, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 99 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 26 L |
