1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 85 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 55 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
| 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 | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
