1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 27 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac 1000 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 95 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Austin | Pontiac |
Model | A 55 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |