1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 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 55 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
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 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 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 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Austin | Rover |
| Model | A 95 | P6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
