1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1958 Austin A 95 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 95 | P 1900 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |