1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Porsche 1300 (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Porsche 1300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300.
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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Austin | Porsche |
| Model | A 55 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2110 mm |
