Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 vs Nichols-Shepard 35-70
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 and the Nichols-Shepard 35-70 deliver the same power: 38 HP.
- The Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 is the more recent model: production started in 1916, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 35-70.
- The Nichols-Shepard 35-70 is heavier: 13608 kg versus 5443 kg for the Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35.
Full specs comparison
| Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 | Nichols-Shepard 35-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Production years | 1916–1919 | 1913–1920 |
| Fuel | Kerosene | Kerosene |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 12.9 L | 39.7 L |
| Weight | 5 443 kg | 13 608 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 2 / 1 | — |
| Length | 273 cm | 563 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 or the Nichols-Shepard 35-70?
The Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 and the Nichols-Shepard 35-70 deliver the same power: 38 HP.
Which is more recent, the Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 or the Nichols-Shepard 35-70?
The Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 is the more recent model: production started in 1916, versus 1913 for the Nichols-Shepard 35-70.
Which is heavier, the Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35 or the Nichols-Shepard 35-70?
The Nichols-Shepard 35-70 is heavier: 13608 kg versus 5443 kg for the Hart-Parr Oil King 23-35.

