1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 615 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 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 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 55 | 88 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3110 mm |