1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 9 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Victor 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 115 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1964 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Austin | Vauxhall |
| Model | A 55 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
