1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 45 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mahindra CL (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 175 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, 1999 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL 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 | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Austin | Mahindra |
| Model | A 55 | CL |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2040 mm |
