1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 37 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Make Austin Oldsmobile
Model A 35 Eighty-Eight
Year Released 1959 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 948 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 34 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 4750 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 68 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
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 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1410 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 2820 mm


 

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