1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2001 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2001 Seat Arosa is newer by 42 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, 2001 Seat Arosa (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Arosa 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 36 kg more than 2001 Seat Arosa.
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, 2001 Seat Arosa, 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, 2001 Seat Arosa (236 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Arosa 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 | 2001 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 95 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
