1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 95 | GS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
