1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Triumph Roadster (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 115 kg more than 1955 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, 1948 Triumph Roadster (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1948 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Austin | Triumph |
| Model | A 55 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
