1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1994 Toyota MR2 is newer by 36 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, 1994 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota MR2 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 121 kg more than 1994 Toyota MR2.
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, 1994 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota MR2 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 | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 95 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |