1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 18 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Peugeot 504 (144 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Peugeot 504 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 1974 Peugeot 504.
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, 1974 Peugeot 504 (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Peugeot 504 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 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Austin | Peugeot |
| Model | A 95 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| 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 | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
