1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1956 MG MGA
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 95 and 1956 MG MGA were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1956 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1956 MG MGA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 1956 MG MGA | |
Make | Austin | MG |
Model | A 95 | MGA |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |