1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 395 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 | 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | Austin | Austin-Healey |
| Model | A 55 | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
