1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1998 Caterham C21
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 42 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, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 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 700 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1998 Caterham C21 | |
| Make | Austin | Caterham |
| Model | A 95 | C21 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
