1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 95 and 1956 Porsche 356 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 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 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 492 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Austin | Porsche |
Model | A 95 | 356 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |