1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1983 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1983 Talbot Tagora is newer by 25 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, 1983 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1983 Talbot Tagora.
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, 1983 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1983 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Austin | Talbot |
| Model | A 95 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
