1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1996 Nissan Primera is newer by 40 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, 1996 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera 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 186 kg more than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Because 1956 Austin A 95 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Austin A 95. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 95 | Primera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
