1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 19 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica 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 225 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 95 | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |