1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Lotus 11
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Lotus 11 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lotus 11 (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lotus 11 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 675 kg more than 1955 Lotus 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1955 Lotus 11 | |
| Make | Austin | Lotus |
| Model | A 55 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1099 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2160 mm |
