1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1963 Austin A 90
To start off, 1963 Austin A 90 is newer by 4 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 90 weights approximately 245 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, 1963 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 90 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 | 1963 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Austin | Austin |
| Model | A 95 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |
