1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 14 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 340 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart 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 | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 55 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
