1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1967 Bizzarrini A3C
To start off, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C 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 90 kg more than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C.
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, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Bizzarrini A3C 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 | 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | |
| Make | Austin | Bizzarrini |
| Model | A 95 | A3C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
