1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 347 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 55 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
