1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1986 Volvo 245
To start off, 1986 Volvo 245 is newer by 31 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55.
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, 1986 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 245 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 | 1986 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 55 | 245 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |