1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Triumph Spitfire 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1978 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 95 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |
