1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Austin | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 55 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3030 mm |