1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1962 Innocenti 950 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Austin | Innocenti |
| Model | A 55 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2130 mm |
