1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 10 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 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 550 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.
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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1965 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 55 | President |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |