1959 Austin A 95 vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 46 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Austin | Suzuki |
| Model | A 95 | Samurai |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
