1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,505 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (71 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 135 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4.
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, 1962 Vauxhall VX4 (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 55 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
