1956 Austin A 95 vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1972 TVR 1600 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 TVR 1600. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1972 TVR 1600. 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR 1600. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 95 | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | A 95 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
