1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1979 Bitter SC is newer by 20 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter SC weights approximately 31 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, 1979 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC 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 | 1979 Bitter SC | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | A 95 | SC |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |