1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 235 kg more than 1956 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 95 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
