1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1975 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1975 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 16 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, 1975 Triumph Dolomite (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph Dolomite 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 380 kg more than 1975 Triumph Dolomite.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. (150 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1975 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 95 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1852 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
