1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Florian is newer by 26 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Florian 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 30 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1981 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 1981 Isuzu Florian 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. 1981 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Austin | Isuzu |
Model | A 55 | Florian |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |