1958 Austin A 95 vs. 2012 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2012 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 54 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari KZ1 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 6 kg more than 2012 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2012 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ascari KZ1 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 | 2012 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Austin | Ascari |
| Model | A 95 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2636 mm |
