1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 29 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 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 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Austin | Peugeot |
Model | A 55 | 505 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |