1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1992 Morgan 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan 4 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan 4 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 190 kg more than 1992 Morgan 4.
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, 1992 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Morgan 4 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 | 1992 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Austin | Morgan |
Model | A 55 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |