1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Austin A 95 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 95 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
