1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1968 Holden Brougham 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55.
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 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1968 Holden Brougham 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. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 55 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
