1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 15 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 370 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 95 | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 95 | Stratos |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |