1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1981 Buick Century is newer by 24 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 80 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, 1981 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Century 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 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 95 | Century |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
