1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1995 Xedos 6
To start off, 1995 Xedos 6 is newer by 36 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, 1995 Xedos 6 (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Xedos 6 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 185 kg more than 1995 Xedos 6.
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, 1995 Xedos 6, 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Xedos 6. 1995 Xedos 6 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. 1995 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1995 Xedos 6 | |
| Make | Austin | Xedos |
| Model | A 95 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
