1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 34 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 845 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 1988 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
Model | A 55 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |