1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1959 Austin A 95 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 95 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 1325 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 109 L |
