1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1993 Mazda Lantis
To start off, 1993 Mazda Lantis is newer by 34 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, 1993 Mazda Lantis (121 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Lantis 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 165 kg more than 1993 Mazda Lantis.
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, 1993 Mazda Lantis, 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda Lantis. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda Lantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1993 Mazda Lantis | |
| Make | Austin | Mazda |
| Model | A 95 | Lantis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
