1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1976 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 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 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore 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 40 kg more than 1976 Opel Commodore.
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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore 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 | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Austin | Opel |
Model | A 95 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |