1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1971 Opel Commodore 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 Opel Commodore (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Commodore 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 180 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore.
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, 1971 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Commodore 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 | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 95 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |