1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 24 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 115 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare 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 | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Austin | Plymouth |
| Model | A 95 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
