1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Chrysler Imperial were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1345 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 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler Imperial 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 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Austin | Chrysler |
| Model | A 55 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3800 mm |
