1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 37 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 515 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 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Austin A 95. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 | 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Austin | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A 95 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |
