1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 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, 1995 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla 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 264 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1958 Austin A 95 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Austin A 95. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 95 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
