1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Carina (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Carina 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 100 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina.
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 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Carina 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 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Carina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |