1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica 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 75 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1977 Toyota Celica 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. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Celica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |