1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore 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 135 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 95 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
