1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 30 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (159 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 88 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.
Because 1959 Austin A 95 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Austin A 95. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica 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 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 95 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |
