1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1994 Renault Argos
To start off, 1994 Renault Argos is newer by 35 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Renault Argos. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Argos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos. 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Argos. (104 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Argos. 1994 Renault Argos has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 95 | 1994 Renault Argos | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 95 | Argos |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 104 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 115 L |