1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1979 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1979 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1979 Simca 2 Litres.
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. 1979 Simca 2 Litres has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Simca 2 Litres will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1979 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Austin | Simca |
Model | A 95 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |