1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 15 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Vega 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 50 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1970 Chevrolet Vega 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. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | A 55 | Vega |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
