1954 Austin A 55 vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 56 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 895 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide 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. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 55 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Austin | Aston Martin |
| Model | A 55 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
