1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1996 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Rover 400 is newer by 38 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, 1996 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rover 400 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 236 kg more than 1996 Rover 400.
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, 1996 Rover 400, 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, 1996 Rover 400 (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Rover 400 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 | 1996 Rover 400 | |
Make | Austin | Rover |
Model | A 95 | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |