1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1960 Tatra T603
To start off, 1960 Tatra T603 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Tatra T603 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1959 Austin A 95. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 1960 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Austin | Tatra |
Model | A 95 | T603 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |