1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1968 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 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) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 411. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 411. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1968 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Austin | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 95 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
