1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 30 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra 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 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 55 | Supra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |