1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1954 Austin A 55 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 55 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 55 | 404 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |