1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 14 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, 1973 Chrysler 160 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 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 230 kg more than 1973 Chrysler 160.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler 160. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 95 | 160 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
